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EN05 SXJ

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,382 mi
Last recorded92,382 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 SXJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 92,382 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 89,558 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 86,659 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 86,211 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 71,368 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 71,368 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,029 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 63,682 miles

drivers seat problem with for aft movement lubricated all ok now

n/s front suspension front bush deterioration

n/s front tyre down to 2mm outer edge

noticeable wear front brake discs

slight deterioration front exhaust flexi pipe

small staining power steering pipes

windscreen stone chipped drivers side

Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2013 58,970 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2012 53,147 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,292 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 43,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,657 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 37,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 30,788 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,374 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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EN05 SXJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 76,382 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN05 SXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EN05 SXJ registered?

EN05 SXJ is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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